Composer, arranger Paul Murtha (b. 1960) is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania where he studied jazz arranging with John Morris and theory with Richard Napolitan.
In 1983, Paul earned a B.S. degree in Music Education (with a minor in Jazz Studies) from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. While at Duquesne, Paul studied jazz arranging with John Wilson and orchestration with Joseph Wilcox Jenkins.
A versatile composer-arranger, Paul is at ease in both professional and educational circles and is in constant demand in and around Washington, D.C. Paul has written music for acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Patti LaBelle, and Ken Burns’ "Music of the Civil War." He has also written extensively for some of the top high school marching bands in the country, including The Norwin High School Band in North Huntingdon, PA.
From 1990 to 1996, Paul served as the Chief Arranger at the United States Military Academy Band at West Point, NY and is currently the Chief Arranger for The United States Army Band ("Pershing’s Own") in Washington, D.C., where he writes for all elements of the United States Army’s Premier Band.
Paul is published exclusively by Hal Leonard Corporation where he contributes music to many areas of the instrumental catalogue.
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
Score
Item no.: 1534281
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1532423
Hal Leonard Concert Band Series
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 807347
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 816580
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 1550374
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1532759
Pops For Ensembles Level 2.5
for: 3 trumpets
Score, Parts
Item no.: 558487
Pops For Ensembles Level 2.5
for: Trumpet ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 346241
Love Theme from Titanic
for: Flexible ensemble (5 voices)
Score
Item no.: 803800
As recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 809169
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 815663
Easy Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 806414
Series One Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 803144
Vocal Solo-Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Voice, big band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 557886
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 814903
Pops For Ensembles Level 2.5
for: 3 trumpets
Score, Parts
Item no.: 809320
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 816767
MusicWorks Grade 1
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 808410
Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 1645471
As recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 1533811
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 1533960
MusicWorks Grade 2
for: Concert band [youth concert band]
Score
Item no.: 1532450
Discovery Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 1534397
MusicWorks Grade 4
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 777929
(from Star Wars: The Mandalorian)
Young Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
Score
Item no.: 768427
(from Frozen 2)
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 768025
Discovery Plus Band Series
A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 578745
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 799338
From the animated Disney movie
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 674230
From the oscar–winning epic historical drama film
Discovery Plus Band Series – A Series for Developing Bands
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 674445
Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)
for: Concert Band and Alto Saxophone
Score, Parts
Item no.: 899055
Canadian Brass Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1107150
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 820700
Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 820497
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 802453
Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 801201
Discovery Jazz
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 798617
Young Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 692533
from "A Star is born"
Discovery Plus Concert Band
for: Youth concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 684105
Young Concert Band
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 805243
HL Concert Band Series
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 805129
Medley incl. Don't Stop Believin' - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - Open Arms - Any Way You Want It
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 805009
Contemporary Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score
Item no.: 815479
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 1
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 815123
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 2
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 814081
Easy Contemporary MB
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 812976
From Walt Disney Pictures 'The Incredibles'
Esprit Marching Band
for: Marching band
Score
Item no.: 811154
As recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire
for: Marching band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 809494